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  1. Healthline
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    Sharp Pain in Lower Back: Causes and When to See a Doctor

    • Learn about the common and less common causes of sharp pain in your lower back, such as muscle strain, herniated disk, sciatica, and kidney problems. Find out when to seek medical attention and how to m… See more

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    Causes of sharp pain in lower back

    Muscle strain
    Muscle strains are the most common cause of lower back pain. Strains happen when you stretch or tear a muscle or tendon. The… See more

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    Causes in women

    Endometriosis
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    Causes in men

    Prostatitis
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    When to see a doctor

    Lower back pain usually isn’t a medical emergency. Chances are, you strained muscle. But, if you’re pregnant or have any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor as so… See more

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    Is sharp lower back pain a sign of something serious?
    Experiencing sharp lower back pain can be worrying, but it’s usually not a sign of something serious. Sharp lower back pain is so common that if you haven’t experienced it yourself, you probably know someone who has. After all, most people deal with lower back pain at some point in their lives.
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  1. Shooting pain in the lower back can be caused by various factors123:
    • Sudden injury, such as a spinal fracture or sprain
    • Sciatica (nerve pain)
    • Degenerative damage of the vertebral discs
    • Facet joints, sacroiliac joints, muscles, or inflammation of the bursa
    • Underlying conditions like kidney disease or fibromyalgia.
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    Sharp low back pain can occur due to a sudden injury, such as a spinal fracture or sprain, or to issues like sciatica or degenerative damage of the vertebral discs. When the precise cause of sharp low back pain cannot be identified, it is described as "non-specific" back pain.

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    If the pain is shooting from the lower back into one or both legs, it could be sciatica (nerve pain), but it’s not always the case. There are many parts in the lower back that may cause the pain to radiate into the legs, such as facet joints, sacroiliac joints, muscles or inflammation of the bursa.

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    Sharp lower back pain can be a sign of an injury, disk problems, sciatica, and other issues directly related to the back. It can also stem from an underlying condition, such as kidney disease or fibromyalgia. Lower back pain is a widespread problem.

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    After all, most people deal with lower back pain at some point in their lives. You can experience lower back pain even if you don’t have any obvious risk factors like smoking, carrying too much extra weight, or getting too little or too much physical activity, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.

    Sharp Lower Back Pain: What Causes It and How to Get Relief

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    What does it mean when your back hurts?

    Dr. Anet Varghese

    Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of exp

    A common cause of back pain is injury to a muscle or ligament. These strains and sprains can occur for many reasons, including improper lifting, poor posture and lack of regular exercise, injury, overuse, arthritis, and other medical conditions, such as degenerative disk disease, being overweight, etc People who menstruate may also experience lower back pain related to their menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and conditions such as endometriosis.
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    Is sharp lower back pain a sign of something serious?
    Experiencing sharp lower back pain can be worrying, but it’s usually not a sign of something serious. Sharp lower back pain is so common that if you haven’t experienced it yourself, you probably know someone who has. After all, most people deal with lower back pain at some point in their lives.

    Sharp Lower Back Pain: What Causes It and How to Get Relief

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    What causes sharp low back pain?
    Sharp low back pain can occur due to a sudden injury, such as a spinal fracture or sprain, or to issues like sciatica or degenerative damage of the vertebral discs. When the precise cause of sharp low back pain cannot be identified, it is described as "non-specific" back pain.

    Causes and Risk Factors of Sharp Low Back Pain - Verywell Health

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    How big of a problem is lower back pain?

    Dr. Ilya Aleksandrovskiy

    M.D., MBA · 5 years of exp

    Lower back discomfort affects more than 80% of people at some time during their life. Lower back discomfort causes 3-4 percent of the American population to become temporarily disabled each year. It's the second most prevalent cause for a doctor's visit.
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    What causes pain in the lower back radiating into both legs?

    Dr. Tribhushan V. Rambhatla

    Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1.5 years of exp

    Pain in the lower back radiating into both legs is a common symptom, but it can have a variety of causes. Some of the most common causes include: 1. Sciatica: Sciatica is a condition caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in the body. The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back through the buttocks and down the back of each leg. Sciatica can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. 2. Herniated disc: A herniated disc is a condition in which the soft, jelly-like center of a spinal disc pushes through a tear in the disc's outer ring. Herniated discs can occur in any part of the spine, but they are most common in the lower back. Herniated discs can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. 3. Degenerative disc disease: Degenerative disc disease is a condition that affects the spinal discs, which are the cushions that sit between the vertebrae in the spine. As people age, the discs can wear down and degenerate. This can lead to pain, numbness, and tingling in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. 4. Spinal stenosis: Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. 5. Spondylolisthesis: Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below it. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the lower back, buttocks, and legs.
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  3. UT Southwestern Medical Center
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  4. Medical News Today
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327131

    Sharp lower back pain: Causes and treatments - Medical News …

  5. Medical News Today
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    Kidney pain vs. back pain: Location, symptoms, and more

  6. Everyday Health
    https://www.everydayhealth.com/pain-management/...

    Sharp Lower Back Pain: What Causes It and How to Get Relief

  7. Verywell Health
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/sharp-lower-back-pain-296707

    Causes and Risk Factors of Sharp Low Back Pain - Verywell Health

  8. Mayo Clinic
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    Sacroiliitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic